NFL Football 3 Days

Last updated: April 13, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

League Administration & Legal Rulings

An appeals panel upheld a prior ruling confirming that there was insufficient evidence demonstrating collusion among NFL teams during the significant 2022 contract negotiations involving quarterbacks Kyler Murray, Lamar Jackson, and Russell Wilson. This administrative decision settles a long-running dispute over player contract structuring across the league. Elsewhere, the league continues to deal with off-field incidents involving current personnel, as Cowboys safety Markquese Bell was arrested over the weekend, facing charges in Collin County for possession of both marijuana and a controlled substance according to jail records.

Coaching Transitions & Personnel Moves

The Arizona Cardinals players responded positively to new head coach Mike LaFleur's initial address, noting that he emphasized attention to "every detail" during his first team meeting, setting a high operational standard early in his tenure. The team is shifting focus following the departure of former leadership. The NFL community also mourned the passing of Dave McGinnis, the former Cardinals head coach and Tennessee Titans assistant, who died Monday at the age of 74. In Texas, former NFL wide receiver and current Aviators coach Ted Ginn Jr. was charged with driving while intoxicated in Tarrant County on Saturday, adding another legal matter to the league's current docket.

Pre-Draft Prospect Analysis & Scouting

As the 2026 NFL Draft approaches, teams are utilizing advanced metrics and college insights to refine their big boards, with some organizations exploring artificial intelligence to project combine measurables for prospects who forgo on-site workouts. Quarterback evaluations remain paramount, where models like Aaron Schatz's QBASE 2.0 are projecting career ceilings and floors for the top signal-callers in the incoming class. College coaches are also identifying potential diamonds in the rough, naming players they believe could surprise in professional settings, while other analysts are distributing skill superlatives across the class, naming the player with the absolute strongest arm or quickest first step.

Draft Stock Movement & Team Strategy

The New York Jets, holding the No. 2 overall pick, face a decision on whether to select defensive end David Bailey, an elite edge rusher, despite the franchise historically avoiding defensive players at such a high selection slot. Meanwhile, several prospects have significantly boosted their standing since the start of the previous season, including players like Dillon Thieneman and Monroe Freeling, who are listed among the seven biggest risers on draft boards. The Philadelphia Eagles, however, appear less incentivized to entertain trade offers for star receiver A.J. Brown at this juncture, largely due to the complexities surrounding his current financial structure and contract status increasing intrigue as draft day nears.

Off-Field Legal Issues Involving Prospects

Tragedy has touched the 2026 prospect pool, as reports confirmed that former Miami defensive end and highly-touted prospect Rueben Bain Jr. was involved in a fatal automobile accident in 2024, where a passenger later succumbed to injuries sustained in the crash. This incident casts a shadow over the preparation for the next draft cycle, even as teams like the Dallas Cowboys continue their intensive draft preparation. Cowboys offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer is reportedly adjusting his draft prep methods in his second year leading the process in Dallas.